With 10 distinct beaches and communities, NC’s Brunswick Islands offers a draw for every sort of visitor. A Sunset Beach resident shares her personal favorites of each.
Hidden History: U.S. Navy B-1 Band
In 1942 at UNC Chapel Hill, young musicians marched into history as the Navy’s first all-Black unit band.
North Carolina, Naturally: Fossils
Join Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as she travels to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to explore how the region’s rocks and coastline reveal secrets about the ancient lives of prehistoric creatures.
Sirloin Beef Tips With Peppers & Onions
Marinate beef tips overnight and then throw together this quick sauté to deliver sizzling flavors in less than an hour.
From Elizabeth: The Warmest Reception
Watch Elizabeth Hudson, editor in chief, as she reflects on how simple gestures, from pound cake to a warm welcome at the door, imbue North Carolina with a sense of home.
Magnificent Mocktails: Resolution Punch
This sparkling citrus punch makes sticking to any alcohol-free New Year’s resolutions refreshing and delicious.
North Carolina, Naturally: Nests
Birds find utility in the most unassuming bits around them — from moss and lichen to snake skin — using these pieces to construct intricate nests. Join Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as she…
Hidden History: OKeh Records’ Asheville Sessions
Many think country music began in Bristol, Tennessee, but writer Brad Campbell uncovers more to the story. In Asheville, OKeh Records recorded regional musicians playing ballads and other traditional sounds in 1925, two…
From Elizabeth: Memory Lane
For Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson, an afternoon drive with her mom sparks a meditation on the cars that carry us and loved ones and the memories that ride along with them.
Chicken Pot Pie
Chef Lynn Wells loves old church cookbooks, with their spiral-bound collections of recipes shared by home cooks in communities across the state. In the midst of winter, she makes a classic chicken pot…
